Senior Analyst, Asset Management

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.    LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with $89 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and over 900 people in 13 countries.  Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments, and high net worth investors from across the globe.  LaSalle sponsors private custom accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs.  As a wholly-owned member of JLL, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of its parent company, providing unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders. At LaSalle, we deliver investment performance for a better tomorrow for all our stakeholders. We believe investment performance can be impacted by physical climate hazards as well as sustainability-related market and regulatory changes. We integrate sustainability into our portfolio construction, acquisitions, and asset management activities to maximize value for our clients. Objective of Role: LaSalle Investment Management is seeking a full-time Analyst to join its Asset Management team in our Chicago or Baltimore offices. This role will provide exposure to a variety of asset classes including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily property investments, and will span various risk profiles and geographic regions.  Analysts primarily focus on property level analysis for the firm’s direct real estate investments and provide assistance to the team in acquiring, monitoring, and improving the performance of commercial real estate investments. Accountabilities: Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform complex financial analyses, including Argus valuation models and Excel-based underwriting proformas, cash flow projections and sensitivity analyses Perform detailed quarterly financial statement analysis, review of rent rolls, current and future cash flow and forecasting of cash flows through Argus Review and analyze potential leases and their financial impact on an investment Assist property managers in development of annual operating budgets and quarterly reforecasts Provide analytical support to colleagues in the areas of fund operations and asset management Assist asset managers in the disposition process Oversee compliance of ground leases and mortgages Gather and evaluate economic and market data Assist with client reporting and presentation preparation, including the presentation of investment memoranda to the firm’s Investment Committee Required Qualifications & Experience: BA/BS degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or economics or related field with strong record of academic achievement Minimum 1 year of professional experience  Highly skilled in modeling investments in Excel; Argus experience is a plus  Knowledge of DCF, NPV and cash flow models Strong financial and analytical ability with solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proactive thinking with detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the